Kenya’s New Park Fees for Non-Residents — What You Need to Know Before Your Safari 🚙🦁

Kenya has updated its national park and reserve entry fees for international visitors — a key change for anyone planning an unforgettable safari here. These adjustments are part of the Wildlife Conservation and Management (Access, Entry and Conservation) (Fees) Regulations 2025, aimed at strengthening conservation funding and improving visitor experiences across Kenya’s world-famous parks and reserves. 📊 New Entry Fees for Non-Resident (International) Visitors (Per person, per 24-hour visit — prices in USD) 🌟 Premium Parks Amboseli National Park: $90 adult | $45 child (ages 5–17) Lake Nakuru National Park: $90 adult | $45 child 🦓 Urban & Wilderness Parks Nairobi National Park: $80 adult | $40 child Tsavo East & Tsavo West: $80 adult | $40 child Mount Kenya / Meru / Aberdare Parks: $70 adult | $35–$40 child 🏞️ Scenic & Other Reserves Mount Longonot, Hell’s Gate & similar scenic parks: $50 adult | $25 child Marine Parks (e.g., Watamu, Kisite): $25 adult | $15–$20 child 👉 Children are typically defined as ages 5 to 17, with younger children often free of charge. 🔎 Why the Changes Matter ⚖️ Conservation support: Kenya hasn’t updated park fees in nearly two decades — these revisions aim to help protect wildlife and enhance visitor facilities. 📈 Global competitiveness: New rates align Kenya with regional safari destinations, helping sustain its world-class protected areas. 📌 Good to Know Before You Visit Fee enforcement: The new fee schedule was gazetted and due to take effect from 1 October 2025 but faced legal challenges; consult official Kenya Wildlife Service updates ahead of travel to confirm applicable rates. Payment: Park fees are usually paid online via the KWS Pay portal on eCitizen or at park entrances (where available). Plan ahead: Many lodges and tour packages now factor these fees into overall safari costs — but it’s always wise to confirm what’s included in your booking. ✨ Kenya’s parks remain among Africa’s most iconic safari destinations. With these transparent, updated fees, your visit supports vital conservation and helps ensure future generations can enjoy this incredible wildlife heritage.